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Replacing Gateway 400VTX Components
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To replace the palm rest assembly:
1 Disconnect the AC adapter and modem and network cables and prepare
your notebook by following the instructions in “Preparing your notebook”
on page 7.
2 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up.
3 Remove the battery by following the instructions in “Removing the
battery” on page 8.
4 Remove the hard drive kit by following the instructions in “Replacing the
hard drive kit” on page 18.
5 Turn your notebook over so the top is facing up.
6 Remove the keyboard cover by following the instructions in “Replacing
the keyboard cover” on page 25.
7 Remove the keyboard by following the instructions in “Replacing the
keyboard” on page 28.
8 Remove the LED indicator panel by following the instructions in
“Replacing the LED indicator panel” on page 38.
9 Remove the hinge covers by following the instructions in “Replacing the
hinge covers” on page 43.
10 Remove the cooling assembly by following the instructions in “Replacing
the cooling assembly” on page 46.
11 Use your fingers to unplug the LCD panel connector from your notebook
by following the instructions in “Replacing the LCD panel assembly” on
page 50. Grasp the large cluster of cables, then pull the connector straight
up.
12 Remove the screw holding the LCD grounding wire by following the
instructions in “Replacing the LCD panel assembly” on page 50.